European Digital Library Is Proposed (AP)AP - Six European leaders jointly proposed Thursday that works contained in European libraries be made accessible online, in what they called a"European digital library."

Apple's Tiger Begins To Prowl, Set for Release Friday (NewsFactor)NewsFactor - Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has kicked its flagship operating system into a higher gear, temporarily stealing the thunder from arch-rival Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) by unleashing Tiger with some 200 enhancements to the Mac platform that already has a strong, cult-like following.

New Rhapsody Service Aligns with Real Users (NewsFactor)NewsFactor - RealNetworks'(Nasdaq: RNWK) new three-tiered Rhapsody music service offers free music as well as unlimited song downloads to subscribers. The company says it fashioned the deal with an online partnership with Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) and underwriting from Chrysler.

Bahrain Site Registration Sparks Protests (AP)AP - All Web sites operating in Bahrain must register with the country's Information Ministry under a new government mandate that has provoked protests from an international watchdog for press freedom.